Match Report – USA vs PAK eleventh Match, Group A, June 06, 2024

USA 159 for 3 (Monank 50, Jones 36*, Gous 35) beat Pakistan 159 for 7 (Babar 44, Shadab 40, Kenjige 3-30, Netravalkar 2-18) through Tremendous Over

USA muzzled an skilled Pakistan high order, introduced their hitters to heel, then produced a measured batting efficiency that tied the scores at 159-all.

This pressured the sport right into a Tremendous Over, and right here is when USA actually appeared just like the veteran group on the circuit whereas Pakistan went into high-pressure-meltdown mode.

Mohammad Amir, Pakistan’s most skilled bowler, bowled three wides in his Tremendous Over, the US batters stealing one other run each time, and Mohammad Rizwan conceded one other further run on an overthrow off the final of those wides.

Because of the extras and different acts of fielding indiscipline from Pakistan, USA made 18 off their Tremendous Over

Because of 4 leg byes off the fourth authorized supply, Shadab Khan had the chance to ship the match right into a second Tremendous Over if he clobbered a six off the final ball. He may solely hit it to deep level, all alongside the bottom, sparking jubilation for the USA.

Others would take wickets in between, after all, however these two would proceed to impose themselves.

Pakistan made solely 35 within the powerplay, and Netravalkar bowled three overs for simply eight runs in that section. Kenjige got here again within the center overs and made essential incisions, dismissing Shadab Khan, who appeared probably the most fluent of Pakistan’s batters, for 40 off 25 balls, earlier than getting Azam Khan first ball with a quick slider. All up, these two took 5 for 48 in eight overs between them.

Netravalkar bowling the Tremendous Over, and conceding only one 4, was a bonus.